Dumpster Diving & Curbsiding "No More Walls!"

Howdy, y'all! My name is Mike and I absolutely love scavenging for free stuff, random treasures, lost valuables and other interesting artifacts. I mainly rock the dumpster diving scene but can be found digging through trash curbside as well as scavenging the river bottoms for lost treasures in the summer months. Join me on my epic voyages!
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In a nutshell, I ‘m an avid dumpster diver, scrapper, picker, treasure hunter and underwater connoisseur. I prowl the city streets in search of dumpster loot, curbside treasures & scrap metal as well as scour the river bottoms for lost valuables during the summer months when I can scrounge up enough money for gas. Be sure to stay subscribed to stay up to date with my latest expeditions, y'all!

[@tommymadden9746]

Nothing beats the sound effects when the fans are being broken off the ceiling fans. Ahhhhh.

[@rebavinson3551]

Today is a good day with Mike.

[@josephcormier5974]

Two for the price of one excellent video great content thank you for sharing this six stars

[@mikeblume8715]

Good morning good morning good morning another wonderful day with Mike the scavenger...

[@kaycawthon7354]

Just passed a metal Christmas tree, washer and dryer stopped and thought about putting in my car!!!!!! Thanks Mike!!!!

[@keithgriner330]

Always have time for Mike the Scavenger, hope you are feeling better kinda seem like you were on your game. Mike you have a nice evening and we will catch you later, stay safe.😎👊🏻PEACE and GOD BLESS.

[@pathartary2644]

Fan blade screams never get old!

[@SuzyQthatsME]

Right? Agreed!🤣😂🤣

[@beccamac3520]

I know! I'm sad if they don't scream lol

[@SuzyQthatsME]

@@beccamac3520 Same😂

[@michaelstrangefranke7002]

Hey Mike that one implement that you got is actually for pulling dandelions out of your yard and the song goes it's a one-eyed one-horned flying purple eater 😂

[@Kreacher1974]

Take a printer and see if it's worth the time to take it apart

[@louisek1027]

Mike your right about patio furniture, but have you ever shopped for replacement cushions? I was at Home Depot last week, $100 Canadian a piece for chair cushions! Highway robbery!

[@HotRod12667]

I know right? I just wanted a simple cushion for my patio bench. $50 USD! No kidding!

[@jeffbelcher4646]

Rock on Mike!! Watch Your head

[@fillg]

The sound effect for breaking the blades off the ceiling fan still makes me laugh every time

[@dianaluttrell6515]

Thanks!

[@jvjdrn]

You rock!

[@cristinagimpaya9813]

Here you go....thanks ❤

[@smartie48124]

that's funny😂😂 the fan screams in pain as you tear of its limbs 😂😂

[@ddawe31635]

Fun with MTS!❤🎉🎉🎉 It's a beautiful day in Nebraska! Hope y'all have a Beautiful day ❤

[@MikeTheScavenger]

Lots of rain this week

[@Sean_F.]

You miss that big old piece of copper pipe.. probably like $10

[@kimberly1273]

Love ❤ you Mike!

[@ppshale7223]

Mike Mike Mike!!! Dude-a-saurus-rex!!! Getting at it sticking to it ! Filling up dottie!!! Thanks for taking us along!!! I appreciate you! Love you brother from another mother!!! Stay safe stay great and keep up the good work!!! Stay weird!!!!

[@gtwillis3662]

Yeah that' light is for growing those wild tomatoes 😂😂😂

[@kaocazbaubo]

You make me laugh with every video you give us! Thank you for the good "medicine". Keep on being you!

[@tammyreeves168]

NICE. Nothing better than waking up to a Mighty Mike and Dotty video. I was watching another video the other day and caught myself waiting for the fan blades to scream. 😂😂. Stay safe and God Bless

[@colindavies4860]

Way to Mike out in all weathers don’t forget to take your vitamins everyday stay healthy bro 🤙😁

[@wayneday3916]

Mike those bottle tank tops are good resale

[@Maxine-pr6em]

Keep up the good work there MTS . Your are doing a great job cleaning up the world 🌎 .

[@robinboberg]

You’re amazing.

[@lanitaorjeraldlewisdillorl2258]

Pretty decent day Mike, considering all the rain & such. Never give up, you can't beat a man down that never gives up. That's you totally!

[@janiceconrad5917]

Thanks for taking us along MTS. You always make me laugh and brighten my day. Keep on saving the world!

[@patrickscanlon1631]

Dropped a video at the right time hope your well my friend

[@fred7854]

Hey Mike, So glad to see that you healed well. Keep on keeping that metal out of the landfills. Hope to see you do some water videos. Love your channel and videos. Take care and be safe.

[@MikeTheScavenger]

Yeah I’m thinking of taking an entire week this summer to film in the water

[@badbadgerz]

That would be awesome Mike

[@ddawe31635]

@@MikeTheScavenger YES PLEASE! That would be WONDERFUL

[@marktimmons6149]

Thanks for taking us along Mike .I glad you are doing better 2:26 Mike keep the video coming buddy. I look forward to your video. The card swiper they look brand new.

[@Operator_99]

Mike those tank valve covers are like $20-$40 new definitely worth reselling them. I’m always on marketplace lookin for them for my welding tanks so I assume where you’re at someone is probably looking as well. And possibly your local welding supply store will buy them like mine does.

[@watchnwait]

First thing I thought was I hope he didn't scrap the tank caps.

[@rustyrobinson8027]

Mike the scavenger is awesome ❤

[@MikeTheScavenger]

You too, Rusty!

[@rustyrobinson8027]

@@MikeTheScavenger I'm glad you feel better after the flu

[@therugergeneral]

i always learned "some old hippy-came a hopping-through our apartment" love your work mike thanks for all you do to make the world a better place.

[@MikeTheScavenger]

Much thanks

[@kevinmonroe6769]

​@@MikeTheScavenger I've got some huge tomatoes growing in my closet right now if you know you know 😅

[@christophertaylor2464]

@@kevinmonroe6769 I know what you mean I KNOW KNOWN KNOWNS KNOWLEDGE?!$×%=✓

[@davidchavez1908]

How much do you make a day scrapping?

[@kevinmonroe6769]

@@davidchavez1908 I know you're asking Mike but you deserve a answer when I was scraping full time I was averaging 45 dollars after expenses on really good weeks it was 65

[@leonardtreadway7082]

Joy! Glad to hear you again!!!!

[@tammymanuel9158]

If you break down the printers and remove as much of the plastic, will the scrap yard take it? So many of the yards really get picky of what they will or will not take.

[@JDeWittDIY]

They also might not like having all the PCBs in the regular shred pile.

[@teresavalencia7825]

Thanks for taking us on your adventures. Always super excited. 🥰🥰

[@Scrubzor711]

Scrapyard took those printers off me when I removed the plastic. They saw how good the guts were once the plastic was gone.

[@zakaryaali]

Hello Mike, you are not the same as before. You make a lot of videos. I wish you success. Good luck

[@patrickbaird290]

As usual a nother epic score

[@SouthOfGate]

Well those Fiskars tools are awesome quality. Enjoyed the taste of a little curbside but really like the combo with dumpster as well.

[@loraatwell7145]

Lol could listen to you all day😂

[@paulamckay375]

Great to see you scraping you seems to be doing alright love to see full dumpsters full for you love the scraping 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿😎👍

[@redneckwoman7596]

I love it when you stack everything in your truck to take up all the room most of all the people you see don't use the space just throw it in drives me crazy glad to see it keep up great work and great videos

[@sandromartins729]

Mike as always I love your videos, about the printers I should take one for them to see because the big ones are different 👍👍👍

[@BFVgnr]

That printer/card reader dumpster looks like it's behind a grocery store or something. They must have updated their checkout lanes.

[@melissarowe4589]

Yay. Mike ❤️

[@donnapadgett6583]

Enjoyed your video. Lots of stuff and goodies 😅. Be safe and God bless you

[@studlord9970]

What do you get when you cross an Irishman with a lawn chair? Paddy O'Furniture!

[@MikeTheScavenger]

Lol

[@blackwidowfarms]

...don't forget his brother: Paddy O'Lantern!

[@auntdawn2311]

Lol😂

[@dylanmicheal7327]

​@@MikeTheScavenger keep up the good work love what. You do im a start doing it when I get a truck

[@debbie4220]

@@blackwidowfarms Or Patty O’ Garden!

[@wijibo6772]

Should have taken a few printers and scanners just to see how hard they would be to break down for future knowledge.

[@genestoddard2915]

Blessings!!!

[@gr33nz33]

Love your videos always makes my day

[@Azoreanislandgirl]

The sensational scavenger!!!

[@AttackDogCustoms]

Howdy Mike

[@phyllisvanhuss1190]

I have become so addicted to watching that when I get through cleaning my floors I dit on my walker and air strum my vacuum 🙄

[@carlmiffin24]

Good afternoon Mike

[@bridgetmarden7224]

Sorry I'm late Sir, but here now and STILL loving you for bringing us on your journey ❤ God bless you and your family always and your channel ❤ im addicted to your videos and so are everyone I share you with. I'll never stop sharing your videos

[@waterislife.9204]

Great fun run

[@cherylhuot4436]

Nice mix of curbside and dumpster!! Excellent wire haul too! Thanks for another adventure!

[@biancamalan7499]

❤glad you're better Mike! Keep up the good work

[@michaelschuenemann3505]

Mike = I am coming through the Back Door ! Great Curbside and a little Dumpster - some real Good Stuff - You have such Energy and your hidden Sayings are a Gem ! Many Cheers from Australia !!!!

[@edmann8084]

Great finds!!!!Thanks for the adventure!!!!!Keep the tomatoes growing!!!

[@SharonNeale-bu5hx]

Thanks Mike, you always make me smile. Tell your Mom she did a great job raising you and to give herself a pat on the back

[@latammiaslavishnails]

Hey Mike! How are you? Have a great day! Thanks for sharing!

[@Champagne1]

I just love watching your videos. Thanks again Mike 💖💖💖🇨🇦

[@marilynhemingway5219]

Looks like you hit the sweet spot again. Always a good haul from one dumpster.

[@denickite]

Sheb Wooley sang the Purple Eater song. I had a Purple people eater hat as a child. She Wooley also was the Pete scout on Rawhide.

[@apassion2c604]

Can’t have the lightning without the thunder…Can’t have the scrapping without the MTS!

[@rebacunningham3773]

You found some good stuff. Your a hoot to listen to. Your the greatest mike. Thanks as always😊😊😊

[@joesmith-es1zy]

I think what most scrap yards don't want is the home printers, which are almost all plastic. The ones in the dumpsters appear to be more commercial and if you can knock off the plastic top and, perhaps, the bottom I'm sure the scrap yard would take them.

[@ANoss13]

Also probably printers that deal with ink. Thou paper receipt printers don’t use ink but heat to print so no ink. Thou if he had to clean up all the metal/wires/computers boards maybe not worth it.

[@OldsmobileCutlass1969Va]

​@@ANoss13 If the boards are similar to a computer motherboard, they can bring some good money... But you need a lot of them. You can get $1-2.50/lb for those boards.

[@scottbormann2765]

Nacho Stuff can take printers into his scrapyard, but yes, most are all plastic.

[@joesmith-es1zy]

@@scottbormann2765 All scrap yards are different in what they take and won't take. Nacho's scrap yard is very lenient in what they take.

[@jeffreystewart8715]

Mine will take goes as shreading baling

[@silviaB.LL3921]

🎉🎉Hello ! 🤗🤗❤

[@SuzyQthatsME]

I Absolutely Love the fan blade Screams and when you beat on the dumpsters...makes Me Laugh, every time with those sound effects! 😂🤣😂 Your videos always brighten my day...there's nothing like a MTS video to lift your Spirits!👻 Favorite Mike Quote of the day: "It's full...full of nonsense!" 😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣 Crafter's Tip: Some Crafty Junk Journaling People, out there LOVE those green hanging file folders, manilla file folders and other old paper scrapping stuff, that I see you come across! Just wanted to throw that out there! Keep on Keeping on! Stay Happy, Healthy and Safe! 👍😁💜❤🧡💛💚💙

[@billydread2398]

Saving the world one trip at a time You are a Womble Sir (UK TV Show 70s 80s ) All the best man Snibits Snibits Snibits

[@kandiwolfe1125]

Right on , Mike! You have the best dawggone attitude around ! Thanks a bunch, Mike!!, Take care everyone! Peace to All.... 💜💙💜

[@rdoggtreasurehunter5583]

Where's all the trash pandas these days? Haha, All the best to you and yours Mike!

[@toddbolduc8000]

The receipt printers would go into my "dead of winter" pile. That's the stuff I take apart in the dead of winter when there's nothing to pick through. Sit by the stove with a couple totes to drop scrap and trash into.

[@paulajones9956]

Great haul

[@aileenhaggarty681]

Thanks for taking us along .🙏🏻👍

[@handelaarlesleywalhof374]

Dat doe ik al jaren soms vind je het mooiste dingen en vaak ook genoeg nog veel van😊❤😊❤

[@theway2heaven444]

I watched a few different dumpster-diving shows but none tops yours Mike! Keep up the good work! P.S love the sound effects 😜😜😜😄😄😄🙏🙏🙏

[@jvjdrn]

Thanks @mikethescavenger. Sending y’all some rain from the Alamo City.

[@marksmithson1414]

Mike going full on Gangster with the ceiling fans!! LOL Very fun to watch you finding all the scrap and keeping it from the land fills

[@JDeWittDIY]

Thanks Mike!

[@Jayen4]

Mike is like a one man wrecking crew...... and a damned NOISY one at that !! ;-) ..... Doesn't anyone come along and tell you to get outta their skip ??

[@vivianbrett3782]

Thank you ❤

[@focusmicro]

In the UK, if I left anything outside my house, the council would fine me for 'fly tipping'! Kudos for making the best of what you find that others just throw out!

[@bridgetmarden7224]

PS Thank you for what you do to help save our landfills ❤

[@ourlifeinwyoming4654]

Happy Tuesday wild man!

[@holleyjomartinez4009]

“ Let’s take a little peekiepoo😂😂😂😂😂😂” You just crack me up!!!

[@QuiltingMatilda]

Sounds like you are feeling better, Mike. Hope you are😊

[@MikeTheScavenger]

I am… thank you!

[@Geardog361]

Good hunt mike always look forward to seeing a new video from you and happy to see the screaming ceiling fans haven't seen those in awhile! Happy hunting on your next go round!

[@kurtkuechenberg1684]

Hope ya feeling better, Mike!

[@bennyt.christensen3970]

Even brought in some Coolio amongst all the other stuff👍😊

[@donnapadgett6583]

Really enjoyed your video. Loved that little shopping cart adorable 😅. God bless you and be safe

[@judyp9985]

You got your spark back ❤️

[@mattcary8734]

It's the one eyed flying purple people eater. Loved that movie as a kid.

[@lilyrose3145]

Always fun.Thanks Mike .❤

[@juliealbert9222]

❤❤

[@johndaley9188]

None today but I saw someone break apart a ballast to get the transformer out (old ones). Froze the ballasts first, black tar shattered like peanut brittle when hit with a big hammer. Extracted copper will get more $.

[@angiebaby67]

Why is your channel so addicting 😂❤

[@cwb4280]

Sounds like you are feeling better MTS. Keep up the great content buddy!!